Monumental mashing: Ranking D.C.'s record 10 All-Star Game homers  —  WASHINGTON — Don't be ashamed.  It's OK to admit you like home runs.  You can still go on YouTube and watch highlights of your favorite skinny dudes and slap-hitting middle infielders from the 1970s and '80s …

As MLB mulls rule changes, union hints at work stoppage  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Major League Baseball wants a broad discussion with players about rule changes to combat decreased offense and longer games, an initiative likely to be met by a testy union stung by declining free-agent prices …

Commentary: If MLB's so-called problems are embodied by Max Scherzer, things will be just fine  —  The Washington Post  —  In the top of the first inning of the All-Star Game on Tuesday night, Max Scherzer struck out Mookie Betts, Boston's MVP candidate, on a slider looking.

White Sox at the break: What's half full, what's half empty?  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The White Sox were touted by some preseason pundits as a sleeper playoff contender.  Instead they enter the All-Star break with a franchise-record 62 losses.  Here are three reasons why their outlook …

Next Slide  —  Joe Jimenez, the Detroit Tigers' lone All-Star, was called upon in the fourth inning with two outs to face San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford.  —  Jimenez, 23, struck out Crawford looking with an 84 m.p.h. slider to finish an 8-pitch at-bat and preserve …

Remember when the Blue Jays had real all-star power?  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Has Major League Baseball's all-star game become the event that has left the Blue Jays behind?  —  And more importantly, did it really happen this quickly?  —  Yes, J.A. Happ is here with a Jays cap and the big …

How crazy would it be to consider trading Bryce Harper?  —  Bryce Harper ruled the All-Star Home Run Derby, but it has been an up-and-down year for Washington's slugging free-agent-to-be.  Given the Nationals' struggles, we asked our experts if the Nats should consider doing the unthinkable …

Jose Canseco signs contract with World Class Revolution Pro Wrestling  —  Jose Canseco, a former MLB All-Star and one of the faces of baseball's steroid era, will add another line to his controversial résumé — a stint with World Class Revolution Pro Wrestling.

Strasburg to start 1st game after All-Star break for Nats  —  WASHINGTON — Stephen Strasburg will come off the disabled list and start for the Washington Nationals in their first game after the All-Star break.  —  Manager Dave Martinez says Tuesday the team also hopes to get back first …